DALLAS - A 21-year-old man who police said broke into the Dallas Museum of Art, destroying $5 million worth of ancient artifacts, reportedly said he did it because he was "mad at his girl."This happened just before 10 p.m.
Wednesday, when a spokeswoman for the museum said someone "forcibly entered" the museum.Police later identified the suspect as Brian Hernandez, who was taken into custody shortly after leaving the scene.
He has been charged with criminal mischief.Dallas police said he evaded security guards at the museum, smashed glass casings, and destroyed ancient Greek items, at least one of which was from 450 BC.The Dallas Museum of Art is still open to the public, but certain parts are closed due to the damage.Many who went to the museum Thursday didn’t know what happened until they arrived. "Honestly, it’s really saddening.